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- MU Extension in Jefferson County is resuming some face-to-face operations, programs and classes.
- As recommended by the University of Missouri, the CDC and Jefferson County Health Department, those visiting the Jefferson County Extension Center, regardless of their vaccination status, are recommended to wear a well-fitted mask in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible.

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Creating Your Brand Experience webinar

Event date: May 24, 2022

Event time: | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

We'll explore how to create and implement a brand your customers will actually talk about.This is a webinar. There is no physical location for this event. Once you have registered for this webinar, you will receive a link to join on the scheduled day ...

Prioritizing Your To-Do List

Event date: May 24, 2022

Event time: | 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm

The trick to to-do lists is to be disciplined to attend to the things that are truly important. In this 20-minute focused session we’ll discuss the difference between efficiency and effectiveness and identify a tool to best prioritize tasks each ...

Getting Ready for a Business Loan webinar

Event date: May 24, 2022

Event time: | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

We'll dive into the five C's of credit and understand how your business can prepare for a business loan.This is a webinar. There is no physical location for this event. Once you have registered for this webinar, you will receive a link to join on the ...

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A key Missouri asset: MU Extension generated $1.2 billion economic impact in FY21

Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension generated an estimated $1.2 billion economic impact throughout Missouri in fiscal year 2021, according to a recent impact analysis. That amount contributed to the University of Missouri System’s ...

Russia Sanctions and Technology Controls as of March 10 2022

Published: Friday, March 11, 2022

We will be updating this article periodically as information is available.On February 24, 2022, the US and its allies, including NATO members and other independent nations around the globe, imposed sweeping sanctions and technology controls against ...

Black female entrepreneur “being the change,” Locs of Glory - St. Louis, MO

Published: Monday, Jan. 17, 2022

Tameka Stigers is passionate about seeing more Black-owned businesses serving the needs of the Black community.“We [Blacks] are consumers,” Stigers said. “We’re always consuming and not owning. We have to change that.”Stigers is being the ...

Tigers United: Mascots set aside rivalries to help save relatives in the wild

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021

Missouri families and educators! Truman has something important to share with you. As any loyal fan knows, Mizzou’s mascot, Truman, is a Bengal tiger. Sadly, the number of tigers in the wild has declined sharply over the last century. Today, there ...

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Can-Do Recipes: Canned Cranberries

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2016

This four-page flier provides simple recipes using canned cranberries for foods such as Cranberry Pancakes, Cran-Apple Crisp and Cranberry Oatmeal Bars. Readers also will find directions for substituting homemade cranberry sauce in the listed recipes ...

Can-Do Recipes: Pumpkin

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2016

This flier provides simple recipes using canned pumpkin for foods such as Becky's Hearty White Bean Pumpkin Chili, a Pumpkin Peanut Butter Sandwich and Pumpkin Muffins. This four-page flier also includes a glossary of cooking terms, measurement ...

Can-Do Recipes: Peaches

Publication date: May 1, 2016

This flier provides simple recipes using canned peaches such as Peachy Boneless Chops, Georgia Peach Lettuce Salad, Peach Sorbet and more. This four-page flier also includes a glossary of cooking terms, measurement equivalents and additional cooking ...

Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipes

Publication date: Feb. 1, 2016

The Show Me Simple and Healthy Recipe Cards feature foods and beverages that:Can be used in nutrition education programs and are appropriate for use when teaching the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Have been tested.Contain nutrition analysis ...

Can-Do Recipes: Pears

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2015

This flier provides simple recipes using canned pears such as pear pizza, harvest casserole, pear crumble and more. This four-page flier also includes a glossary of cooking terms, measurement equivalents and additional cooking info about canned pears ...

Can-Do Recipes: Pork

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2014

This flier provides simple recipes using canned pork such as pork pozole, family breakfast skillet, quick and easy pot pie and more. This four-page flier also includes a glossary of cooking terms, measurement equivalents and additional cooking info ...

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Food Preservation 2022

online $30.00

This self-paced course provides research based information needed to safely and successfully preserve food at home. Participants of all levels of food preservation experience are welcome, including individuals with little or no previous food ...

Fundamentals of Supervision

July 1, 2021 - Oct. 31, 2021

online $240.00

Transitioning to a supervisory role can be difficult; it can be challenging to be the boss of those who used to be your peers. As an individual contributor, you developed specific technical expertise that made you proficient in completing ...

The Beginning Gardener-Getting Started with Vegetables 2021

Feb. 27, 2021 - April 17, 2021

online $40.00

Thank you for enrolling in the The Beginning Gardener Series. This course is designed to give you just enough information to plant your first vegetable garden, without overwhelming you with too much detail. This is a self-paced course designed for ...

21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader

April 11, 2021 - June 11, 2021

online $50.00

Everything rises and falls on leadership. The challenge is that leadership develops from the inside out. If you can become the leader you ought to be on the inside, you will be able to become the leader you want to be on the outside. Learn more about ...

Becoming an Engaged Neighbor

March 20, 2021 - May 2, 2021

online $50.00

Becoming an engaged neighbor means learning and using the names of people who live next to you, developing relationships with them, and being involved in your neighborhood. It does take time and effort. But there are personal and community benefits. ...

Emergency Services Leadership

Nov. 19, 2020 - Feb. 1, 2021

online $375.00

The self-paced course is designed to prepare students to address the always-changing issues that leaders face within the fire service. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply policies and procedures; recommend action for ...

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